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If you don't get a monster travel itch after reading this list, you better check your pulse because you're dead, son. Dead and boring.<p>Photo by: Poler<p>With the World Cup and the Olympics quickly approaching, 2014 promises to be a sporty kind of year. Whether you're into being a mere spectator, or …

Every once in awhile my husband, Andy, and I make an effort to step out of our routines and remember why we chose to live in this chaotic, wonderful uproar of a city–and this month seemed like a good time to take advantage of one of the most festive places in the world.<p>When the city puts on its …

Base camp at Ski Apache. All photos by Darlene Fiske.<p><i>By Darlene Fiske for Fathom</i> | <i>Skiing in New Mexico? It's better than you might think, as Austin-based ski-phobe Darlene Fiske discovers on a family trip.</i><p>RUIDOSO, New Mexico - I hate skiing. Okay, "hate" might be strong, but the thought of hurling …

No matter how careful we are or how much we plan, emergencies sometimes happen. Natural disasters, blackouts, theft, or sudden medical issues are unnerving enough, but they can be positively frightening if they occur while on vacation. Far from home, in a foreign country, an emergency can leave us …

As my family prepares for the 2,000-mile round-trip drive from Wyoming to California for the holidays, I’m using all the spare change I’ve got left after gift-shopping to procure some essentials for the journey in our Subaru Outback. With a six-year-old, books on CD are a must, and maybe we’ll even …

The staff at National Geographic Travel is continually criss-crossing the globe to uncover the best and the brightest places, but we have travel wish lists just like everyone else.<p><b>Here’s where we want to go in 2014 and why:</b><p><b>> Iceland and Greenland</b><p>“I have a strange love for quiet, empty, ‘desolate’ …

(photo: jitze/Flickr Creative Commons)<p>National parks may be synonymous with the quintessential summer road trip, but there's a lot to be said for bringing the kids during the off-season, when prices are lower and crowds are thinner. For families that can't get enough of the Great Outdoors, these …

<b>UPDATE 12/3</b>: Elan Gale revealed on his Twitter account on Monday night that his supposed airplane feud with Diane was, in fact, all a ruse.<p><b>PREVIOUSLY</b>: This extremely passive-aggressive airplane feud is one for the ages.<p>It took place on Thanksgiving Day between a middle-aged woman known as "Diane" …

Surviving the Hunger Games is no easy feat—especially if you haven't eaten a good breakfast. Here's 11 recipes to keep the odds ever in your favor<p><b>Katniss Everdeen</b> is back, and in <i>The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,</i> premiering today, she is offered the worst kind of do-over: a second chance in the …

Andrew Knowlton's tips on serving wine, beer, and cocktails with your Thanksgiving feast.<p>Before you even think about digging into that turkey or tucking into a slice of sweet potato pie, you need a drink in your hand. (Let's be honest: How else are you going to deal with all those family members …

The greatest thing to go from farm to table -- at least since that time you had a dream about a date with Daisy Duke -- is steak. But where does porterhouse come from? What's the best way to cook a skirt steak? And, most importantly, what beer should you be drinking while enjoying a tri-tip? To …

Gallery7 Turkey Gravy Recipes for Thanksgiving<p>Deceptively simple, but also highly customizable, gravy plays an important role in every Thanksgiving feast, supporting several important players on the table, including, of course, the turkey. Whether you're looking for a basic turkey gravy, something …

<i>We're sitting down with our favorite writers and cooks to talk about their upcoming cookbooks, their best food memories, and just about anything else.</i><p>Are you tired of pie yet? Let's talk about cake.<p>There is a cake for every occasion and a cake for every season. You've got humble poundcakes and …

On the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's death, cook up a batch of his favorite New England Fish Chowder<p>Today marks the 50th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's assassination. Political commentators are musing on the president’s enduring legacy; gossips are surmising about his alleged …

For the last few weeks, I've been changing up my workout routine, taking a class at my gym's branch in Rockefeller Plaza. It's an area I don't frequent because of the high density of tourists. For Atletica, though, I'm willing to push through the out-of-town gawkers for a good sweat.<p>Just when I …

Sweet, nutty, crunchy, gooey—a slice of pecan pie hits all the right notes. Whether you like yours clean and classic, given a twist, or you're in the mood to riff, we have 10 takes on pecan pie that would love to be part of your Thanksgiving dinner.<p>Don't like messing with a classic? Try these</b> …

Cranberries go way beyond the can; check out our favorite ways to rethink the favorite berry of the fall.<p><b>Whether cooked down into relish or baked into pies,</b> there's nothing like a tart, juicy cranberry during the holidays. You know that gelatinous... stuff... you get in a can? We give you …